Evra retires from football

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Patrice Evra (left) with former Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson during his time at the club.

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has announced his retirement from football.

Evra, 38, has called time on a 20-year career during which he played for Nice, Monaco, United, Juventus, Marseille, West Ham and the France national side.

The Frenchman says he has begun training for his coaching badges and intends to get a UEFA A license.

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“My playing career is officially over,” said Evra. “I started training for the UEFA B Coaching License in 2013, now I want to finish it and then go on to get the UEFA A license.”

The right-back spent eight seasons at Old Trafford, winning five Premier League titles, the Champions League and three League Cups.

Evra also won two Serie A titles at Juventus and the French League Cup at Monaco.

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